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How can i tell the difference between arthritis or just back pain?
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MRI: Lower back pain is caused by many factors (back arthritis, muscle spasms, ligament tears). To differentiate simple muscle spams from lower back arthritis ( disc disease, joint degeneration, ligament overgrowth, etc), you will need a lumbar spine mri.
Answered 12/3/2018
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Could be both: Need to find out and be treated right.
Answered 4/8/2013
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